iLoveMemphis
| iLoveMemphis | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Richard Colbert |
| Born | March 29, 1993 Memphis, Tennessee, United States |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper[1] |
| Years active | 2014–present |
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Richard Colbert, (born March 29, 1993) better known by his stage name iLoveMemphis, or iHeartMemphis, is an American rapper from Memphis, Tennessee. He is best known for his debut single "Hit the Quan" which peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Contents
Career
2015–present: Breakthrough
iLoveMemphis' debut single "Hit the Quan" was produced by Buck Nasty and released on July 4, 2015. Hit the Quan is a dance that was originally performed by Rich Homie Quan in his video for the song "Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh)" which was released in April 2015. The dance Rich Homie Quan did in the video soon became a hit with numerous vines being produced portraying the dance. At that time, most people referred to the dance routine as simply the "Rich Homie Quan" dance. In July 2015, 3 months following the release of the song, iLoveMemphis released a song titled "Hit The Quan" which then became popular. He said that he spent $35 on making the song. The video for "Hit the Quan" debuted worldwide on November 12, 2015.[2] On December 18, 2015, iLoveMemphis' second single "Lean and Dabb" was released on iTunes.[3]
TV Appearances
In November 2015, iLoveMemphis made two major television appearances. The first was on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, and the second appearance was on the talk show The Real.
Legal issues
In July 2015, Colbert was criminally charged for allegedly participating in what Memphis Police call a "gang rape" of a women who was under the influence at the time. Colbert, along with two other individuals, face charges that include aggravated rape.[4] Colbert denies the allegations against him. He has plead not guilty. The case is still pending in court.[5][6]
Discography
Studio albums
- Thank You Instagram (2015)[7]
Mixtapes
- Please Excuse My Turn Up (2016)
EPs
- The TurnUp Kid - EP (2016)[8]
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US |
US R&B |
CAN | |||
| "Hit the Quan" | 2015 | 15 | 7 | 65 | The TurnUp Kid - EP |
| "Lean and Dabb" |
98 | 29 | — | ||
| "Bang Challenge" | 2016 | — | — | — | TBA |
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- ↑ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-turnup-kid-ep/id1092659556
